Stephen vs Holden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Stephen Rank #378

Holden Rank #281

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Holden more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Holden mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Holden boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Holden is primarily a boy name.